Calec of the Woods Series by R.M. Schultz

In a land where the wolf wind and mists roam like ghosts, the conflicted son of a witch was knighted by the king. Knighted to repay a debt to his father.His name is Calec.He alone holds knowledge from both the knighthood and the mysterious witches of the woods.When the king’s sheep are found lying in the snow, riddled with black rashes and hemorrhagic eyes, Calec is summoned to discover the reason for their deaths... moreIn a land where the wolf wind and mists roam like ghosts, the conflicted son of a witch was knighted by the king. Knighted to repay a debt to his father.His name is Calec.He alone holds knowledge from both the knighthood and the mysterious witches of the woods.When the king’s sheep are found lying in the snow, riddled with black rashes and hemorrhagic eyes, Calec is summoned to discover the reason for their deaths. Then, as human victims arise in the city, Calec uncovers an eerie string of clues. He seeks the aid and determination of pious Eristin—his betrothed and niece of the king—but to catch the murderer they must find answers, answers hidden beneath a web of secrets ensnaring the royal family, a witch, an innkeeper, a priest, and a former thief. And Calec never suspected he’d have to choose between the only two things he’s ever loved. less

The children of Hillsvale are disappearing.Over three decades ago the first child was lost and could not be found. Now, in the past year, twenty children have gone missing.There are no traces left behind by these children and no clues. The locals claim the old wood spirit is stealing their children, but no one has ever seen this ghost or been able to track it. Most believe it is legend.Calec of the Woods is summoned to assist the people of Hillsvale... moreThe children of Hillsvale are disappearing.Over three decades ago the first child was lost and could not be found. Now, in the past year, twenty children have gone missing.There are no traces left behind by these children and no clues. The locals claim the old wood spirit is stealing their children, but no one has ever seen this ghost or been able to track it. Most believe it is legend.Calec of the Woods is summoned to assist the people of Hillsvale. Along with Serileen, Calec must uncover who or what is behind the abductions. And with magic returning to the world with the reemergence of the ancient sky sea, anything is possible.Neither Calec nor Serileen could imagine what terrors stalk this land and them or what they will have to face with the people of Hillsvale to unravel all of the village’s ancient secrets. less

The ancient city of Valtera has vanished without a trace.At least that is what outsiders believe. But an unspeakable event and a curse dating back a century still haunts the city and its people. A curse such as this has not been encountered before, and the dwindling population of Valtera has grown desperate.Now the people of the city are being killed. Similar victims were mentioned in Valtera’s history, and the dead only have one thing in common... moreThe ancient city of Valtera has vanished without a trace.At least that is what outsiders believe. But an unspeakable event and a curse dating back a century still haunts the city and its people. A curse such as this has not been encountered before, and the dwindling population of Valtera has grown desperate.Now the people of the city are being killed. Similar victims were mentioned in Valtera’s history, and the dead only have one thing in common. They all carry the curse mark—a burn spiraling around their arms.Meanwhile, Calec of the Woods hunts for the murderer of Serileen’s mother, but on his venture, he is abducted and tempted. Tempted so deeply that he becomes haunted by a face, a name, and the imploring eyes of a woman.Calec must seek out the vanished city, its rich history and secrets, its curse, and its victims. And he must come to realize that whatever lies behind this curse has become fixated on him, or he will be the next to die. less

A secretive voyage hauling ancient treasure. Pirates. Drowned Ones.The Neseree houses a crew of questionable characters with dark pasts. But their ship has the best track record for smuggling goods while avoiding pirates who plague the waters as well as the legendary Drowned Ones—sailors who have died at sea and returned from the dead.Then the passengers and crew of the Neseree begin to die. One by one. They appear to drown without ever leaving the confines of the ship... moreA secretive voyage hauling ancient treasure. Pirates. Drowned Ones.The Neseree houses a crew of questionable characters with dark pasts. But their ship has the best track record for smuggling goods while avoiding pirates who plague the waters as well as the legendary Drowned Ones—sailors who have died at sea and returned from the dead.Then the passengers and crew of the Neseree begin to die. One by one. They appear to drown without ever leaving the confines of the ship.Calec and Serileen are targeted as the next victims as legends and myths about the Drowned Ones resurface. And black flag pirates—those who in a past age were captained by Ironleg the Feared—emerge on the horizon and begin pursuit.Calec realizes this voyage was a gambit from the beginning. The pirates or Drowned Ones must have initiated a scheme and placed Calec at the heart of it. Now Calec’s and Serileen’s lives hang in the balance as the terrors of the sea hunt them and wish to turn them into one of their own.Knights, Witches, and the Undead is perfect for fans of The Name of the Wind, Mistborn, and The Mists of Avalon who also enjoy thrillers like The Girl on the Train or The Da Vinci Code. R.M. Schultz is a #1 best-selling fantasy author and has published over a half dozen best-selling novels.Will Calec forge his own path and discover what lurks behind the events of this voyage and what he ships to Iniland before everyone on the Neseree is murdered? Strap yourself in, scroll up, and click the READ NOW or BUY NOW button near the top right of this page to join tens of thousands of enthralled readers in finding out what happens when Calec is summoned on a voyage to fulfill an ancient plot.Note: Each Calec of the Woods Mystery Thriller is a complete story without a cliffhanger ending, but there are some secondary story questions that continue in the following books. These stories can be read and enjoyed in any order.Receive your ***FREE BOOK*** from R.M. Schultz at rmschultzauthor.com less